Digital Collection Librarian jobs in Burbank, CA

Digital Collection Librarian maintains a library's digital collection of books, serials, documents, audiovisuals, or other materials, and assists groups and individuals in locating, obtaining and using materials. Trains others in the creation or preservation of digital resources and the use of the library's digital system(s). Being a Digital Collection Librarian is responsible for the library's open source projects and procures licenses for digital content. Interacts with IT staff in selecting/developing, implementing and maintaining the library's technical infrastructure. Additionally, Digital Collection Librarian requires a master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school in a related field. Typically reports to a director. The Digital Collection Librarian manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Digital Collection Librarian typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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LIBRARIAN IV, DIGITAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
  • County of Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • EXAM NUMBER 
    Q8337R

    FILING DATES 
    The application filing period will begin February 16, 2024, at 8:00 AM (PT).  
    This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

    TYPE OF RECRUITMENT 
    OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

    LA County Library is one of the largest and most innovative library systems in the US. It offers free public resources including books, music, multimedia materials, computers and internet access and educational and recreational services to 3.4 million residents through its 85 libraries and mobile fleet of vehicles. LA County library is dedicated to reducing barriers and increasing equity and access to public services for all.

    LA County Library seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. The library fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness, so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

    Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
    • Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose from a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits.
    • Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
    • Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
    • 13 paid holidays per year
    Click Here for more details on employee benefits.

    THE POSITION:
    Positions allocable to this class work under the general supervision of an Assistant Library Administrator or Library Administrator, and are responsible for providing a vision, project planning and management, programming, and expertise for digitization projects.

    Positions in this class must demonstrate awareness of local community trends and issues impacting the Library; be able to make presentations and provide individual and group instruction, exercise independent judgment in performing assignments; and exercise knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of librarianship.  Incumbents must also possess specialized professional expertise in their particular area of assignment and use current technology to perform librarian duties.  Supervisory positions must also exercise knowledge of the principles of supervision, terms and conditions of applicable Memoranda of Understanding, and departmental policies, rules, library locations, and services. As essential functions of the position, incumbents may be required to bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, work on irregular surfaces, lift objects of moderate weight, and stand or walk for long periods of time.

    Essential duties include, but are not limited to: 

    Identifies and establishes funding sources for digitization projects, including collaborating in grant writing application and reporting.
     
    Develops and implements policies and procedures that facilitate acquisition, preservation, arrangement, description, and access to born-digital materials in accordance with emerging standards and best practices.
     
    Liaises and collaborates with other County departments to further library digitization initiatives and partnerships; acts as subject liaison in related areas, as needed.
     
    Supervises and assigns work to staff assisting with library digitization projects; provides functional supervision of library staff as required.
     
    Leads the library in keeping current with evolving cataloging and metadata standards as applied to digital objects; creates and revises local policies and procedures, documentation, and training accordingly. Recommends and assists with implementing metadata standards and workflows.
     
    Leads and coordinates efforts to manage, market, and improve the library's discovery and delivery platform (currently OCLC's CONTENTdm).
     
    Contributes to the digital scholarship community, which may include presenting at library conferences, developing articles for publications, participating in open source projects, etc.
     
    Maintains knowledge of current trends, developments, standards, best practices and technologies in the area of digital libraries.

    Conducts individual and may conduct group instruction in the proper use of Library technology and resources and the development of professional staff/succession planning.

    Research grant programs, write funding applications, and assist in coordinating activities of a grant program.

    Maintains records and prepares reports, as directed.

    Implements policies and procedures.

    Serve on committees to develop programs, policies, procedures, and training, as needed.

    There are two (2) options to qualify for this position: 


    OPTION I: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited* college or university - AND- two years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian III** in charge of a Group III level or equivalent size community library having at least two (2) - four (4) full-time professional and paraprofessional staff or supervising staff performing specialized professional library work. One year of which must have been managing digital archive projects, such as acquiring, cataloging (metadata), publishing, or marketing digital archive data.


    OPTION II: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited* college or university -AND- three years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian II*** in charge of a Group IV level or equivalent size community library having one (1) - two (2) full-time professional and para-professional staff or performing specialized professional library work.  Two years of which must have been managing digital archive projects, such as acquiring, cataloging (metadata), publishing, or marketing digital archive data.


    LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.


    PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 - Moderate:  Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.


    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

    Out-of-Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination.


    * In order to receive credit for the required degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of application filing. If you are unable to attach the required document(s) to your application at the time of filing, you must email the required document(s) within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application submission to libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov. Please reference your full name, exam title, and exam number on the email subject line. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted to meet the educational requirement.  Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. More information available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf


    ** For a fuller description of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian III, refer to the classification specification Item #8336

     


    ***For a fuller description of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian II, refer to the classification specification Item #8335


    EXAMINATION CONTENT
    The examination will consist of a structured video interview covering knowledge and understanding of the position, adaptability, interpersonal, supervisory, and oral communication skills weighted 100%. 

    Candidates must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

    Exam interview questions are not reviewable by candidates per CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

    ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
    Applications will be processed on an as-received basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

    NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

    SPECIAL INFORMATION
    Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill a vacancy in LA County Library's Technical Services unit. 

    Available Shift: Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

    Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO): The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

    Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. LA County Library is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

    APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
    Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.

    Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on the last filing date.

    Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

    Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:

    • libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov
    • noreply@governmentjobs.com
    • info@governmentjobs.com
    • mandrade@library.lacounty.gov
    • lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov
    • cgarcia@library.lacounty.gov
    It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

    Testing Accommodation: If you require accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completion your application.  Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for testing accommodation.

    Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

    No Sharing of User ID and Password: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

    Computer & Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator. 

    Department Contact Name: Maria Andrade
    Department Contact Phone: 562-354-3951  
    Contact Email: MAndrade@library.lacounty.gov  
    California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
    ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 940-8434
    ADA Coordinator Email:  JInjijian@library.lacounty.gov 
    Teletype Phone: (562) 940-8477
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  • City of Santa Clarita
  • Santa Clarita, CA FULL_TIME
  • Under the general direction of the Senior Librarian, the Librarian is responsible for high-level reference and subject matter assistance to patrons of the library. This position is responsible for ove...
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  • City of Commerce
  • Commerce, CA FULL_TIME
  • Under general supervision, provides journey level professional Librarian duties in support of library operations including utilizing current technology and traditional resources to meet the informatio...
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Digital Media Account Manager / Executive
  • Hylink Digital
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
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Digital Media Technician
  • PREMIERE DIGITAL SERVICES, INC
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
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Digital Fashion Illustrator (LA)
  • Digital Fashion Illustration App
  • Los Angeles, CA PART_TIME
  • ** Submissions without linked portfolios will not be considered We are a leading Fashion Illustration Mobile Application, based in NYC. We are seeking to hire a Professional Fashion Illustrator in the...
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Museum Cataloger
  • Solomon Page
  • Burbank, CA
  • The Archive team of a large-scale entertainment brand (part of Corporate Communications) is seeking a Cataloger to join ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LIBRARIAN
  • City of Commerce, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Salary : $82,457.64 - $100,227.84 Annually Location : Commerce, CA Job Type: FULL-TIME Job Number: 2024-0320 Department:...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Librarian /Children's Services
  • City of Glendale, CA
  • Glendale, CA
  • The Position This classification performs a broad range of professional library duties associated with a full-service li...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Reference Librarian I for Reproductions and Permissions
  • The J. Paul Getty Trust
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Librarian I for Reproductions and Permissions Job Family Library Type Regular Full-Time Position Status Getty ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Art Director / Sr. Graphic Designer
  • Harbour
  • West Hollywood, CA
  • Company Overview Since 1976, Harbour has been synonymous with luxury outdoor furniture. Born in Australia and now based ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part Time Librarian
  • City of Anaheim, CA
  • Anaheim, CA
  • Salary: $32.38 - $41.32 Hourly Location : City of Anaheim, CA Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 2024-00090 Department: Com...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SUBSTITUTE LIBRARIAN
  • City of Huntington Beach, CA
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Salary: $30.10 - $40.34 Hourly Location : Huntington Beach, CA Job Type: Temporary Job Number: 9020-1123 Department: Com...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Creative Designer - American Girl
  • Mattel
  • El Segundo, CA
  • Company Description CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County in the Los Angeles metropolitan area of Southern California, United States, 12 miles (19 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The population at the 2010 census was 103,340. Billed as the "Media Capital of the World" and only a few miles northeast of Hollywood, numerous media and entertainment companies are headquartered or have significant production facilities in Burbank, including Warner Bros. Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, The Burbank Studios, Cartoon Network Studios with the West Coast branch of Cartoon Netwo...
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